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Litwin Books provides financial support to scholars in library and information science and related fields for travel to conferences they attend, domestically or internationally. Travel grants are limited to $500 for domestic conferences and $1000 for travel to a conference outside the recipient’s home country. No more than one grant is available per recipient per year, and grants over the course of the year are limited to available funds.

Applications should include a CV, the accepted abstract for the presentation, or the paper itself if available, as well as any information about the conference that may be helpful. Evaluation will be based in part on the paper’s “fit” with the publishing program of Litwin Books and its associated imprints. Applications are evaluated by a panel of three judges. Except in unusual circumstances, funds will be a reimbursement of travel and lodging expenses up to the award amount.

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The Litwin Books Award for Ongoing Doctoral Dissertation Research in the Philosophy of Information consists of $1,000, given annually to a graduate student who is working on a dissertation on the philosophy of information (broadly construed). The range of philosophical questions relating to information is broad, and approachable through a variety of philosophical traditions (philosophy of mind, logic, philosophy of information so-called, philosophy of science, etc.).

The scholarship recipient must meet the following qualifications:

Be an active doctoral student whose primary area of research is directly philosophical, whether the institutional setting is philosophy or another discipline; that is to say, the mode of dissertation research must be philosophical as opposed to empirical or literary study;

Have completed all course work; and

Have had a dissertation proposal accepted by the institution.

For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

The University of Michigan School of Information is hosting a 12-week summer Research Experience for Master’s Students (REMS) for students from any information school master’s programs or schools of library and information science.

Selected students will engage in a variety of research projects and receive close mentorship as they investigate key issues in information science with faculty or practitioners. The REMS program supplements the experience in the research project with a broad range of educational and social activities that create a community of scholars among participating students. Participants will receive a $10,000 stipend and may also apply for additional funding to present their research findings at an academic conference.

Eligibility:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Currently enrolled master’s student or 2017 master’s graduate in an iSchool or School of Library and Information Science

Able to participate full-time in research activities in Ann Arbor, Michigan: May 30-August 18, 2017

For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

The Jacobs Research Funds (JRF) funds projects involving fieldwork with living peoples that result in publication or other dissemination of information about the fieldwork. Priority is given to research on endangered cultures and languages, and to research on the Pacific Northwest. Projects focusing on archival research are given low priority. Relevance of the project to contemporary theoretical issues in anthropology and linguistics is also a criterion used in evaluating proposals.

Funded projects typically focus on linguistic analysis, social-cultural anthropology, ethnolinguistics, or sociolinguistics. Especially appropriate are field studies that address cultural expressive systems, such as music, language, dance, mythology, world view, folk taxonomy, art, intellectual life, and religion. Also appropriate are projects focusing on cultural and linguistic forms in modern contexts – for example, traditional environmental knowledge or social organization. Projects in archeology, physical anthropology, applied anthropology, and applied linguistics (for example, grants exclusively for technological improvements, development of pedagogical materials, etc.) are not eligible for support.

For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.

The Litwin Books Award for Ongoing Doctoral Dissertation Research in the Philosophy of Information consists of $1,000, given annually to a graduate student who is working on a dissertation on the philosophy of information (broadly construed). The range of philosophical questions relating to information is broad, and approachable through a variety of philosophical traditions (philosophy of mind, logic, philosophy of information so-called, philosophy of science, etc.).

The scholarship recipient must meet the following qualifications:

Be an active doctoral student whose primary area of research is directly philosophical, whether the institutional setting is philosophy or another discipline; that is to say, the mode of dissertation research must be philosophical as opposed to empirical or literary study;

The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataONE) is a virtual organization dedicated to providing open, persistent, robust, and secure access to biodiversity and environmental data, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. DataONE is pleased to announce the availability of summer research internships for undergraduates, graduate students and recent postgraduates.

Interns undertake a 9 week program of work centered around one of the designated projects. Each intern will be paired with one primary mentor and, in some cases, secondary and tertiary mentors. Interns need not necessarily be at the same location or institution as their mentor(s).

The program is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postgraduates who have received their degree within the past five years. Given the broad range of projects, there are no restrictions on academic backgrounds or field of study.

Interns must be at least 18 years of age by the program start date, must be currently enrolled or employed at a U.S. university or other research institution and must currently reside in, and be eligible to work in, the United States. Interns are expected to be available approximately 40 hours/week during the internship period (noted above) with significant availability during the normal business hours. Interns from previous years are eligible to participate.

Interns will receive a stipend of $5,000 for participation, paid in two installments (one at the midterm and one at the conclusion of the program). In addition, required travel expenses will be borne by DataONE.

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of award

Graduate applicants can be either currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or awaiting notification of admission to such. If awaiting admission, you must be accepted for entrance in the fall 2016 term

Benefits

Full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)

Stipend paid at a rate of $25,000 – $38,000 depending on degree pursuing (may be prorated depending on award length)

The Department of Geography is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Autumn Quarter 2015 for the course Geog 482/582 GIS Data Management, which is being taught by Professor Timothy Nyerges. This position is a regular 50% FTE appointment, with a maximum of 220 hours of work for the quarter.

Responsibilities:

Instruction in two Geog 482/582 computer lab sections; 482 and 582 are combined sections. Approximately 20 students per section; approximately 40 total.

Before course starts, update lab assignments based on previous year offering.

Position Description
The University of Washington Information School has an outstanding opportunity for a research assistant to contribute to the Research Roadmap for Strengthening the Library Field project. This one-year project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will gather, organize, and make accessible a repository of library research, data, evaluation, and best practices. The repository will provide a foundation for several subsequent projects and initiatives aimed at helping public libraries deliver innovative services and effectively advocate for libraries in their communities.

Research repository: gather research materials, develop an organizational structure and taxonomy, evaluate hosting options, and build and populate the repository.

Analysis and publication: Using the research repository, gather data about research, evaluation, and measurement approaches and identify gaps in the literature and project information; write up process and results from analysis for a variety of research and policy audiences.

Research guidelines: Develop a set of guidelines for research design, data collection, and data publication to enable more effective integration of future data collection in the library field; develop metrics, templates, and other tools for pilot programs and other research and evaluation activities carried out by librarians in the field.

Prototype data platform: Prototype a platform that will provide the ability to find, use, understand, integrate, and display data collected through existing research efforts and efforts using new research guidelines. In partnership with several technology providers and significant data collectors in the field, demonstrate how data can be integrated to produce cross-dataset outputs.

The TASCHA RAs may contribute to these projects in several ways depending on their skills and interests. Generally, we are looking for one RA to have strong technology skills to work on developing the underlying technologies for this project, and one RA who has strong analytic and writing skills. Both positions require established communication skills, the ability to work in an environment of shifting priorities and tight timelines, and the desire to make an important intellectual contribution to the project goals. These positions will average 40 hours per week during the summer quarter; half-time positions may be considered. These positions will likely be extended through the 2015-2016 school year.

Duties include:

Collect and organize library research, data, reports, and other research and evaluation materials

Create and/or set up databases, websites, or other knowledge management technologies

Perform background research and literature reviews as needed

Make intellectual contributions to research projects through engaged discussion

Requirements

Qualified graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) who are enrolled in the Information School. Students from other departments with sufficient qualifications will also be considered for this position.

The successful applicants will have some experience with all or most of the following criteria:

Documented experience with or serious interest in at least one of the following: public libraries; knowledge or data management; taxonomies or metadata schemas; research methodologies; evaluation, metrics, or standards.

Exceptionally strong oral and written professional communication skills—writing and documentation will be a major aspect of this position

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Strong organizational skills and positive work practices (i.e., take initiative, flexible with shifting priorities, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team)

Ability to plan and carry out research tasks with minimal supervision

Ability to plan and carry out requirements gathering and prototyping

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data

Desired qualifications
The successful applicants will complement the basic requirements with some of the following:

Technical writing experience

Experience managing projects or developing workflow processes

Experience with database management or advanced Excel

Experience with the following technologies:

Programming in R, PHP, java, javascript, python, SQL

Developing APIs, cron jobs, and other cross-platform data calls

Scripting, theming, and/or administering content management websites

Previous experience with the public libraries, community technology, or development efforts

Interest in or experience with digital inclusion

This position is eligible for tuition waiver and benefits if enrolled in courses during summer quarter. If not enrolled in courses, students will be paid an hourly rate. Questions regarding salary and benefits should be directed to Angela Czaja, Human Resources Coordinator, at peter164@uw.edu.

To apply

Please include a cover letter briefly describing your skills and experiences relevant to this type of work in one page or less. Emphasize any work you have done writing reports, developing evaluation frameworks, and/or managing data.

Attach a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments.

Attach a copy of your most recent complete transcript for the master’s program(s) you are currently pursuing (does not have to be official; PDF format will be accepted).

Attach no more than 3 samples in PDF format of your very best independent papers, reports, or documentation developed for relevant projects. We will look at these materials for both style and content.

Please submit all application materials to iSchool HR iapply@uw.edu with “RA TASCHA SUM15” in the subject line no later than Monday, May 25th, 2015 to ensure consideration. All applicants will be contacted two weeks after the position closes.

The eScience Institute at the University of Washington invites students to join the Data Science for Social Good incubator program this summer. Sixteen students will be selected to work with academic researchers, computer scientists, and public stakeholder groups on data-intensive research projects with public policy implications. These are paid positions.

Who

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply, preference given to University of Washington students.

What

Each student will be part of a team working on a research project that has concrete relevance and impact to the local community on the theme of Urban Science. Projects will involve analysis and visualization of data on topics such as public health, sustainable urban planning, environmental protection, disaster response, crime prevention, education, transportation, governance, commerce, and social justice.

Where

Most work will be conducted on the UW campus in the WRF Data Science Studio, but some field excursions in the City of Seattle or King County may also be involved.

When

This is a 10-week long, full-time program beginning June 15th and ending August 21st. Class schedules can be accommodated for students who are enrolled during summer session.

Compensation

Students will be given a stipend of $6,500 for the 10 weeks. Stipend payments will be dispersed through the UW payroll system on the 10th and 25th of each month.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to manager@escience.washington.edu. In your cover letter, please describe your background, interest in the program, and relevant experience/coursework. Favorable candidates will be contacted for an interview.